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Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster (MPDT's) or Lorentz Force Accelerators (LFA) is an advanced type of electric propulsion system, capable of generating high thrust(~200N) with very high specific impulses (>20,000 seconds). Presently they are unrealistic to be operated in space owing to its requirement of power in the range of 50-200MW. This type of thruster, however has the potential for efficient interplanetary exploration in the future when such power is made available in Space. Bellatrix is independently carrying out R&D on MPDT's since June 2013 to understand its physics and operationalise it in the future.
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Last updated: 2024-08-27
Magneto Plasma Dynamic Thruster

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